Low-carbon good lives
Book chapter
Isham, A., Loukianov, A. and Elf, P. 2024. Low-carbon good lives. in: Overdevest, C. (ed.) Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Sociology Edward Elgar Publishing. pp. 405-411
Chapter title | Low-carbon good lives |
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Authors | Isham, A., Loukianov, A. and Elf, P. |
Abstract | We all strive for a good life, but what this means or might involve is impacted by time, culture, context, and individual-level factors. As the climate and associated environmental and social crises continue to develop, it is crucial that we explore how we might be able to lead inclusive ‘low carbon good lives’, which encompass high levels of human wellbeing alongside increased care for the planet. This entry takes an interdisciplinary approach to outline current understandings of the factors that may constitute low carbon good lives, covering both leisure and workplace practices. In doing so, it also highlights the actions that may help to support and encourage transitions to low carbon good lives including the role of the arts, business, and social infrastructure. Ultimately, the entry calls for a combined effort of actors across disciplines, geographic borders, and societal levels to help imagine and implement sustainable prosperity. |
Keywords | Good life; Wellbeing; Sustainability; Leisure; Work; Alternative visions |
Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
Middlesex University Theme | Sustainability |
Research Group | Sustainable Development Research Cluster (SDRC) |
Page range | 405-411 |
Book title | Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Sociology |
Editors | Overdevest, C. |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Series | Elgar Encyclopedias in Sociology series |
ISBN | |
Hardcover | 9781803921037 |
Electronic | 9781803921044 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 28 Apr 2024 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 04 Apr 2024 |
Deposited | 17 Apr 2024 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Restricted |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803921044.ch72 |
Language | English |
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